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WordPress is a versatile platform that can build any kind of website. By installing BuddyPress, you can build your own social network. Of course, to truly maximize this plugin you will need themes that are BuddyPress-friendly.
So what is BuddyPress?
BuddyPress brings a great selection of features and tools that allow users to connect to one another and includes things like private messaging, profile building, adding friends, and much more. While it can work with any theme, specialized themes will work better.